
couldn't praise them enough! Absolutely 5* treatment.Carol H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

If it comes to it that I had to go in a home, Oak Tree Lodge is the only place I would want to stay.Debbie H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I would highly recommend the home.Richard B(Son of Resident/Service User)

couldn't praise them enough! Absolutely 5* treatment.Carol H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

If it comes to it that I had to go in a home, Oak Tree Lodge is the only place I would want to stay.Debbie H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I would highly recommend the home.Richard B(Son of Resident/Service User)

Anchor's Oak Tree Lodge is located at the centre of the North Leeds community in Leeds. The team arrange personally tailored digital care plans and receives regular training.
The home provides friendly and comfortable residential and dementia care for up to 60 residents in single rooms with en suite wet rooms to support comfort and dignity. New residents are welcomed to Oak Tree Lodge permanently, as well as for respite...
Care Provided by Oak Tree Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at Oak Tree Lodge will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Oak Tree Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Oak Tree Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Victoria Gudgin (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at Oak Tree Lodge.
Parking
- Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.
Oak Tree Lodge Reviews (81)
Oak Tree Lodge has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.837) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oak Tree Lodge has 81 reviews.
My mum and dad are cared for and supported in the best way possible. All of the staff are amazing at what they do, and this makes the life of my parents and me much easier. A special note of gratitude to the deputy manager for her unwavering love and support. All of the staff on the first floor work so hard to provide love and support, and it is very much appreciated.
Mum is very happy, and everyone of the team is wonderful to her, me and my family. Can't thank them enough.
My mum is Jewish and from the very first day every effort was made to ensure that her cultural needs were taken care of. They even sent her a card for Jewish new year in September. I was literally blown away by this gesture. The manager and her staff are simply exceptional.
Thank you Oak Tree, our family will be forever indebted for your kindness and wonderful care given with love throughout my Mums stay.
Mum has been in the home for a couple of months now and has settled much better than we could have imagined. She has a beautiful bedroom, decorated with all her personal belongings and she also enjoys being in the sunny, spacious lounge/dining area too, where she has made many friends. All areas are modern, clean and homely.
The staff are wonderful! They are so caring and interact with Mum on a very personal/individual level, which she loves. Nothing is too much trouble and they are always cheery and helpful.
Entertainment is great and Mum loves singing along with the entertainers (and often sheds a happy tear as the music evokes many happy memories).
I am so happy we found this home for Mum. It is just perfect!
My mum has been a resident at Oak Tree Lodge almost a year now, and I have found the care she receives to be absolutely excellent which has taken a great deal off my mind as I initially struggled with having to place her in a care home. However, I didn't need to worry as she settled very quickly and the individual care she receives from the staff is fantastic. Special thanks to one staff member, but to all the staff team in general who do such a great job in what can be challenging situations. I have particularly been impressed with the way staff personally interact with the residents and are so friendly and respectful. The home is clean and welcoming and Mum likes it, and always comments on how well fed she is. My mum is also Afro-Caribbean and I too am thankful that her personal care needs are taken care of. Wonderful care home.
Having visited other care homes over the last few years, from entering the reception the place and people are amazing, it is so clean, fresh yet homely, organised safe very well run. My mother settled immediately and already is eating the wonderful meals, she was not eating much before. Thank you to everyone from the manager to cleaning, wonderful care home.
When we come to visit my Mam, the reception is the first part we enter and the gentleman we first see is always smiling and very polite and helpful. The carers are great, can't do enough for my Mam and us too. She is so settled and happy in which we never have to worry. They are always doing activities and celebrate every occasion. Birthday, Christmas, Saint Patrick's day and so on. They put a lot of effort and compassion into everything they do.
Overall standard very good! Maybe laundry needs more attention.
Thank you for taking the time to review Oak Tree Lodge and we are pleased that you rate our overall experience as very good. I’ve discussed your loved one’s laundry with our housekeeping team but if you would like to discuss this in more detail, we would be happy to do so at a mutually convenient time.
The home is excellent staff are so caring they are all angels in disguise.
Staff are excellent manager very helpful.
We will discuss your comments regarding food with our kitchen team. Your mother’s room is due to be decorated within the next 2 weeks, and this will also include a quote for a new...
Food is varied and always good.
Arts and crafts are good and we get help if needed.
Enjoy cinema
Enjoy little exercise outside especially when sun is shining.
Room is comfortable.
Good positive experience for me.
Caring, compassionate and empathetic staff very clean and tidy rooms.
My brother has Alzheimer's causing him considerable confusion, frustration and distress. He entered Oak Tree Lodge who were unable to cope with him. Matters were not helped by quarantine isolation that prevented him from leaving his room or anyone visiting him. He was eventually hospitalised for aggressive behaviour possibly caused by an infection. With no infection found, he was subjected to another 14 day period of quarantine on return. His behaviour continued to deteriorate to the point that Oak Tree felt they could no longer meet his needs. The home declined my offers of help, relying on one-to-one support, which is no substitute for family support. Homes have a duty of care for all their residents, but there has to be some discretion when it comes to difficult residents who are confused and find themselves in completely unfamiliar surroundings. Oak Tree has Alzheimer’s down as one of their specialist care categories, but I don’t feel that is justified.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the review of Oak Tree Lodge but we are disappointed with this review. We have discussed all aspects of your brother’s care with you, as well as the appropriate government guidance regarding infection control and safety. Whilst we provide quality tailored...
The management team are approachable and any problems that arise are always dealt with in a speedy and efficient manner.
We find the home very welcoming, nothing is too much trouble, the staff are very friendly and obliging, it is like being with an extended family. The home is excellent value for money, clean and well-run. The food is great and the chef is always trying and asking residents about their preferences. Overall a lovely place for our father.
Dad always spoke very highly of the carers and I found them to be kind, helpful and always smiling.
My mum has been a resident for 18 months now and I am extremely happy with the care she has received. She is happy and settled. The staff are all brilliant, they are attentive and recognise straight away when medical attention is required. The facilities are fantastic and they have entertainment as often as possible. I would highly recommend Oak Tree Lodge.
My mum has been in Oak Tree for two and a half years. The care she receives is wonderful. The carers are lovely caring people and I am happy they care for my mum is such a caring, happy and dignified way. They are all approachable and I know if anything was wrong with mum they would contact me straight away.
The staff do an excellent job under sometimes difficult circumstances.
After looking at around 40 care homes to put my elderly mum, with Alzheimers, in for respite, I chose Oak Tree Lodge as the staff (management) were knowledgeable, informative and took time and shared insight and kindness. My mum has spent a week in respite there and was happier than I'd seen her in years. The managerial approach and response is obviously at the forefront and cascaded down to their staff. I found them all open and honest in regards to giving me positive feedback, as well as truthful in relation to my mum getting up at night, being unsettled, when she was eating well, packing her belongings up, wanting to leave, wanting to stay etc. When I visited unannounced, my mum was engaged in activities, she was clean and responsive. All staff made a fuss of her. They genuinely seemed to enjoy their jobs. I left with a happy heart every time.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 January 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (9) & Events (0)
- 12 Jun 2026
Anchor care homes across the North, including Oak Tree Lodge in Leeds are inviting local people to come together and enjoy the football this summer as they host World Cup...
- 22 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across West Yorkshire are embracing the festive spirit in style. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive...
- 03 Oct 2025
A care home in Gipton is looking to bring together the local community to mark Silver Sunday. Age UK’s Silver Sunday (5 October) is a national day where communities come...
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Meet the Team (1)

I am pleased to introduce myself as the registered Home Manager at Oak Tree Lodge care home. I have 14 years of experience of working in care homes. I began my career in care when I worked as an agency carer whilst studying Nursing at the University of Leeds. At the end of my second year of study, I was offered a permanent position by the company I had been working for.
After taking the decision to leave my nursing studies in 2011, I worked as a Senior Carer for five years. I then became Deputy Manager with Anchor in 2016 and was promoted to Home Manager a year later. I moved to Oak Tree Lodge last year and I am very proud to be Home Manager.
I am passionate about providing a high standard of care and treating our residents with respect and dignity. It is my responsibility to ensure that resident’s individual needs are met from the start of the pre-assessment to admission. I look at a dedicated team who have the relevant training to be responsible for ensuring each resident is looked after with care and compassion.
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